Senior C++ Software Engineer

CIRRUS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Columbia, MD, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Apple Mac Systems C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Continuous Integration Data Structures Linux Memory Management Github Linux System Administration
+8 more
Software Tools Scripting Large Language Models Concurrency Gitlab Git Information Technology Legacy Systems

Job description

  • Design, implement, and maintain high-quality C++ software in a novel, proprietary environment.
  • Work across Linux and Windows platforms, contributing to both team-based and standalone projects.
  • Apply strong computer science and programming fundamentals in an environment that uses C in ways you likely haven’t seen before.
  • Leverage modern tooling, including Git, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development, to increase speed, quality, and reliability.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and enhance C++ applications and libraries for new products and features.
  • Contribute to full lifecycle development: requirements, design, implementation, testing, code review, and release.
  • Work on Linux-based systems (current priority) and Windows; MacOS experience is a plus.
  • Use Git daily in a collaborative environment; participate in code reviews and feature/bug workflows.
  • Operate within and help evolve CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred; GitHub experience is welcome).
  • Collaborate closely with other engineers and stakeholders to deliver robust, performance-critical systems.
  • Use AI tools thoughtfully (LLMs, code assistants, etc.) to accelerate development and double-check your work-without letting tools replace engineering judgment.

Requirements

Clearance: U.S. citizenship required. Active clearance preferred; must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance., * U.S. citizen, clearable; active clearance is a plus.

  • Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, memory management, OS concepts, concurrency).
  • Solid programming fundamentals applicable across languages.
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • C++ (primary language for this role).
  • C# and/or C; we would rather hire a strong C# engineer who can learn C++ than a rigid C++ engineer set in their ways.
  • Experience working in Linux (priority), plus Windows; MacOS experience is helpful but not required.
  • Daily use of Git; familiarity with collaborative workflows (branches, merge requests, code reviews).
  • Exposure to CI/CD (GitLab preferred; GitHub is an acceptable substitute).
  • Helpful, cooperative, constructive team player who cares about team success and seeing projects through to completion.

Nice-to-haves

  • Rust experience or strong interest in learning Rust.
  • Python scripting experience.
  • Experience on small product teams building new products (not just maintaining legacy systems).
  • Prior experience using AI tools as part of your development workflow.

Who will thrive here

You’ll excel in this role if you:

  • Are bright, curious, and adaptable, with a genuine interest in learning new approaches and technologies.
  • Enjoy small, dynamic teams and a culture of shared responsibility and shared accomplishment.
  • Prefer stable, product-focused companies over short contract gigs; you’re looking for a place where you can make a long-term impact.
  • Take pride in high-quality, correct, and robust code, and welcome feedback through code reviews.

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